A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7 has struck western Haiti, as people fled their homes fearing that buildings might collapse.
The US Geological Survey said quake struck about 150km west of the capital Port-au-Prince, at a depth of 10km.
The US Tsunami Warning System said “hazardous tsunami waves are forecast” with waves reaching one to three meters above the tide level possible along the coast of Haiti.
The Caribbean country is still recovering from a magnitude 7 earthquake closer to the capital 11 years ago that killed tens of thousands of people and flattened buildings, leaving many homeless.
